[Nfbf-l] Fw: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walkacrossBayArea

Wed Apr 14 00:19:07 UTC 2010

Oh that's really interesting. I hope he has success.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Carolyn Lapp" <lappland at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:01 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfbf-l] Fw: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 
walkacrossBayArea


> sherri,
> the group "Blind Americans" was organized by  Bob kroaker and not Marilyn 
> Womble. Another   totally blind gentleman named Clarance Schultz is going 
> to walk, from Citrus county to Boston or some place like that.  he is a 
> 60+ year old veteran who is going to use a  new invention that will 
> connect to his tongue and help him to see shadows, etc. best wishes to 
> both!
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Carolyn Lapp" <lappland at bellsouth.net>
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> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2010 3:07 AM
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> acrossBayArea
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>
>> sherri,
>> marilyn lives in ocala.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "Sherri" <flmom2006 at gmail.com>
>> To: "nfbf-l" <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>; "Florida Association of Guide Dog 
>> Users" <flagdu at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 2:09 PM
>> Subject: [Nfbf-l] Fw: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walk across 
>> BayArea
>>
>>
>>> Hi, Has anyone ever heard of the organization Blind Americans? It is 
>>> located in Citrus County. I wonder if our friend Marilyn Womble is 
>>> involved, as she lived or may still live in Citrus County? The story is 
>>> interesting nonetheless.
>>>
>>> And for those who do not know, Marilyn is a long-time past president of 
>>> NFBF, and among other things, she was a great organizer.
>>> Diplomatically,
>>> Sherri
>>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>>> From: "cheryl echevarria" <cherylandmaxx at hotmail.com>
>>> To: "nagdu" <nagdu at nfbnet.org>; "New York Association of Guide Dog 
>>> Users" <nyagdu at nfbnet.org>
>>> Sent: Saturday, February 27, 2010 11:50 AM
>>> Subject: [nagdu] Blind Man plans to solo 130 walk across Bay Area
>>>
>>>
>>>>I found out about this on the GDF talk list.
>>>>
>>>> Here is the link and also the story if there is a problem with the 
>>>> link.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.baynews9.com/content/36/2010/2/27/588586.html?title=Blind+man+pla
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> CITRUS COUNTY (Bay News 9) -- Taking to the open road, a man without 
>>>> sight is taking the journey of a lifetime.
>>>>
>>>> James Miekka says he plans to make the trek from northern Citrus County 
>>>> all the way to St. Petersburg.
>>>>
>>>> "I do a lot of walking in different places," says Miekka. "So I figured 
>>>> I'd push myself to the limit with the biggest walk ever."
>>>>
>>>> Miekka's blindness will most likely be an obstacle.
>>>>
>>>> "It's going to be both mentally and physically challenging," says 
>>>> Miekka.
>>>>
>>>> His only live assistance along the 130 mile path will be in the form of 
>>>> his guide dog, Zoey.
>>>>
>>>> Miekka also says he plans to use math for directions.
>>>>
>>>> "I can use the waypoint and calculate the average speed and project 
>>>> that to the rest of the trip," says Miekka.
>>>>
>>>> Miekka used to be a physics teacher, and has the entire trip mapped out 
>>>> on a tape recorder, and in his head.
>>>>
>>>> E-mail TV reporter Ferdinand Zogbaum
>>>> He knows how long he needs to be on each road, and when to turn.
>>>>
>>>> In case something happens, he also plans to bring a braille compass.
>>>>
>>>> Miekka's journey comes with the purpose of raising awareness and money 
>>>> for an organization called Blind Americans in Citrus County.
>>>>
>>>> "Besides, my girlfriend would like me to lose a little weight," says 
>>>> Miekka. "So I thought I'd work that in, too."
>>>>
>>>> Miekka will try to average about 15 to 20 miles per day.
>>>>
>>>> He has arranged places to sleep along the way.
>>>>
>>>> If everything goes according to plan, including taking a few days off 
>>>> due to bad weather, Miekka says he hopes to be in St. Petersburg by the 
>>>> end of next week.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Cheryl Echevarria
>>>> Independent Travel Consultant
>>>> http://Echevarriatravel.com
>>>> 1-866-580-5574
>>>>
>>>> http://blog.echevarriatravel.com
>>>> Reservations at echevarriatravel.com
>>>> Affiliated as an Independent Contractor with Montrose Travel 
>>>> CST-1018299-10
>>>>
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